School of Business

Diploma in Financial Economics

The Diploma in Financial Economic is a programme suitable for those aspiring to get right skills and qualification in corporate finance, critical thinking skills and in principles that guide the day today running of business organisations efficiently and effectively in a competitive environment. The Financial Economics diploma prepares students for careers in financial services and consulting, as well as efficient resource management in all fields. The diploma builds students skills related to corporate finance, capital markets and securities pricing.

Rationale of the programme

The course in Diploma in Financial Economics is geared towards enhancement of knowledge and skills in economics and finance .In particular the graduate from this programme will have a solid background in monetary theory, investment analysis, forecasting methods, financial problem solving and IT skills. It will focus on empirical investigation into financial and economic issues.

Why study the programme/career prospects

Financial Economics course is considered as ever green subject due to its high utility and huge demand in the job markets. The job markets include consultancy, government economists, micro finance, economic analysts, Economics teacher, Industry analyst, Auditor, Marketing analyst among others.

Minimum entry requirements

KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C (plain) and grade C- (Minus) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate. OR

KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of 2 principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language. OR

Certificate in relevant disciplines with a minimum f C- (minus at KCSE from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry

Course Rationale While striving to fulfill the gaps identified arising from the needs survey, Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry programme has been designed to meet the following:

Absorbing the massive number of students with minimum qualifications for University admission from Secondary School who are eligible for direct entry into the course. The programme is also open to person with relevant qualifications such as diploma and higher diploma who are eligible for mid-entry and may avail credit transfer subject to entry requirements.

To meet the needs of Biomedical and Chemical sciences and Molecular Biology research and academic institutions, or self employment in these areas.

To make the course more encompassing, the students will be trained to become knowledgeable in humanities and other professional courses. Furthermore, to fit into the competitive and very challenging real world, the students will be trained on entrepreneurship, environmental issues, quality assurance and control.

Work in national research institutions.

Clinical study coordinators in pharmaceutical industry.

Quality control officers in pharmaceutical and food manufacturing industry

Laboratory analyst at the Kenya Bureau of Standards and Government Chemists.

Teaching biochemistry in secondary and tertiary institutions

Work in hospitals as biochemists.

Work as Medical Writers and Medical Representatives in the pharmaceutical industries.

Diploma in relevant disciplines from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.

Exemptions and credit transfers

Credit transfers and exemption are possible depending on the qualification of the applicant. The applicant must have attained the pass mark in the subject to be considered for credit transfer/ exemption from an institution recognized by the Senate. The maximum number of credit transfers given must be determined from time to time by the university Senate.

Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics

The program is accredited by The Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians’ Institute

Minimum entry requirements

KCSE certificate with a minimum of grade C- ( minus), plus the following mandatory subjects; C- (minus) in English, Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Physical Sciences. An additional subjects includes D+ (plus) in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture and General Science

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

The program been accredited by The Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians’ Institute)

Minimum entry requirements

KCSE certificate with a minimum of grade C (plain), plus C (plain) in English, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences and C- in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture, or General Science.

Or

Holder of a Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Science and Nutrition from an institution or examinable body recognized by the university senate and Nutritionists and Dietitians.